Hello people of blogger status. So for today's post, I
almost strained my brain on what today's topic I should rant about. Surely
enough I've come to the conclusion that the topic of marijuana is nothing far
from a fun discussion. Not because it's probably one of the easiest topics to
write and editorial on, or that I may be a recreational pot smoker, but because
the issue of marijuana is one that will never end. I personally believe it to
be amazing that marijuana, as a sticky political issue, is never going away
because of its ongoing usage. No matter what few states legalize it, this issue
is probably never going to be solved unless all state legalize it. Marijuana is
also going to be something that stays on this earth forever. Whether US
citizens smoke it or plant it, marijuana is always going to be uncontrollably
accessible and in most cases; affordable to the younger working generation. The
topic itself, also allows too much time and money to be spent on deciding what
should be done, when the answer is plain as day. LEGALIZE IT. Why fight a
battle that can't be controlled. The government's ignorance of this issue, fails
to comply with the political benefits of it. Despite all of weed's medicinal benefits,
needless to say one of the primary arguments for legalizing weed has been to
regulate and tax the hell out of it in a time when most states are struggling
to stay in the black. However, studies
determined that the high-water mark for tax revenue would be in the initial
years, because as the “wow” factor of legal weed wears off. Users are then anticipated to decline. I
argue that this is another act of ignorance on the government. Marijuana has
been a recreational drug for years, and will be for years to come. Not because
of users today, but because of future users. I know it sounds horrible, but
little Billy may say no to drugs now, but 9 times out of 10 he will eventually
become accustomed to the "high life" or be involved with other users.
It's sad, but we do live in a world now where it seems like "everyone’s
doing it" and everyone will at least try it once. Despite the
unintentional negativity, the true benefit of weed's legalization inquires that
there may be a progressives hope to lure young people to the polls. One of the
biggest issues I've learned while studying for government exams is the fact
that the younger generation lacks the most political participation. Marijuana
may be the answer to increase this younger generation's participation in
government. So to the question as to what should the government do, or if they
should do anything; simple. Legalize it.
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